Camdenville Public School vs Erskineville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Camdenville Public School
Newtown · Government primary · P-6
310 students · ICSEA 1132
Erskineville Public School
Erskineville · Government primary · K-6
334 students · ICSEA 1155
| Measure | Camdenville Public School Newtown NSW | Erskineville Public School Erskineville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #125 of 1,619 | #89 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #465 of 4,908 | #342 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 310 | 334 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 165 | 177 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1155 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 18.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Newtown 2042 | Erskineville 2043 |
| Council area | Inner West | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | camdenvill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | erskinevil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Erskineville Public School scores higher on the Success Index (77.8 vs 75.9).
- •Erskineville Public School has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1132), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Camdenville Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.7).
- •Erskineville Public School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 310.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Camdenville Public School better than Erskineville Public School?
On the Success Index, Erskineville Public School ranks higher (77.8 vs 75.9 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Camdenville Public School and Erskineville Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Newtown and Erskineville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Camdenville Public School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Erskineville Public School has 17.7.
How do Camdenville Public School and Erskineville Public School rank in NSW?
Camdenville Public School is 125th of 1,619 and Erskineville Public School is 89th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.